Dylan LaBarbera

Dylan LaBarbera is an American football defensive tackle for the Nevada Wolf Pack. He previously played for Butte College.

Early life LaBarbera attended Foothill High School in Palo Cedro, California, and committed to play college football for Butte College.

College career Butte College As a freshman in 2023, LaBarbera recorded 45 tackles with 12 for a loss, five and a half sacks, an interception, and a fumble recovery. After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Nevada LaBarbera transferred to play for the Nevada Wolf Pack. During the 2024 season, he appeared in 11 games with four starts, notching 31 tackles, with two for a loss, and a forced fumble. In week 7 of the 2025 season, LaBarbera recorded nine tackles, with four for a loss, and two sacks versus San Diego State. He finished the 2025 season with 87 tackles with 17 for a loss, and six and a half sacks. For his performance, LaBarbera earned first-team all-Mountain West honors. Heading into the 2026 season, he was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watchlist.